Environmental Science Class Calendar - Marking Period 1 - Fall 2009
Here you will find the session numbers, dates, questions of the day, lessons/activities,any papers that I have handed out in class, and what the homework for the day was. Keep in mind that there is also an “Assignment” box in class that contains all of the papers handed out. When you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to gather any papers or information about the time you were gone from this wiki, the "Assignment" box, and/or by asking a classmate about the lesson. If you are confused, ask a classmate. You are in high school now and are responsible for taking care of yourself. Please come to me as a last resource. I am happy to answer questions, though, once you have what you need and understand what you missed. This is also the place to find any papers that you may have lost.
Session
#
Date
Question of the Day
Lesson/Activities
Handouts
Homework
1
8/31/09
How would you describe Environmental Science in 10 words or less?
What is the difference between an ecosystem and a biome? List as many as you can.
Biomes, Biotic/Abiotic, Mind Map Vocab Project
none
1. Create an email address (I recommend www.gmail.com).
2. Create an account on www.mind42.com, then activate the account by clicking on the link in the email that will be sent to you.
8
9/11/09
Why is biodiversity important? Give as many reasons as you can!
Find the websites needed to complete the worksheet under Population Growth on the "Resources for Students" page. The backside of the worksheet are questions over the notes taken in Session 17.
none
(Mind Map Vocab!)
19
9/28/09
What event near the 1800's started the exponential growth of the human population? Also, list some specific advancements from that time.
Human Population Growth, Round Robin Review
Miniature-Earth video (look under resources)
and finish the worksheet from session 18. Here is the review sheet:
Reviewed Water Pollution video questions and learned about PA's watersheds.
In textbook (come check one out if you need it), read pages 10-11 about watersheds. Then, answer Lesson Review questions #1-5 and #7 on page 13.
none (Mind Map Vocab checkpoint coming up very soon...make sure you are caught up with the list!)
26
10/8/09
What watershed are we in?
Watersheds and wetlands. (Focusing on water pollution.)
In textbook, read pages 23-25 about wetlands. Answer Lesson Review questions #5 and #7-9 on page 26.
none (Mind Map Vocab)
27
10/9/09
What are some differences difference between a watershed and wetlands?
Wetlands and Human Acivities
1. Then, read pages 27-29 about humans' impact on wetlands and watersheds (stop before Watershed Quality). Describe how these human activities negatively affect the wetlands: 1.Agriculture 2.Urbanization 3.Construction 4.Mining 5.Industry 6.Waste Disposal
Update Mind Map Vocab - the entire mind map vocab list due Friday!
Water Pollution Quiz FRIDAY!
31
10/15/09
Describe the differences between point source and non-point source water pollution.
Hand in Question of the Day sheet.
Finish up the Non-Point Source table from last time.
Play Water Pollution Baseball review game for quiz!!!
Table from yesterday's worksheet.
Study all water pollution notes for quiz.
Update Mind Map Vocab - the entire mind map vocab list due Friday!
Water Pollution Quiz FRIDAY!
32
10/16/09
List one question that you still have about water pollution.
Water Pollution Quiz
Mind Map Vocab checkpoint
See me for water pollution quiz that you missed.
Mind Map Vocab checkpoint:
1. Fill out Mind Map Vocab checkpoint sheet.
2. Mind Map Vocab checkpoint: click on the two people icon in your mind map (www.mind42.com) and add mrsmatthaei@gmail.com (2nd period: and mrssullivanscience@gmail.com) as collaborator(s) in your mind map (click the "allow them to edit mind map" box). Double check by clicking on icon again and seeing email address(s) listed as Editor(s)!!!
none
33
10/19/09
What does preservation/conservation mean?
Preservation/ Conservation & Land Use
Hand back Quiz #2!
Decide whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree. Then write a sentence on the back explaining WHY!
Answer these questions on a piece of paper:
1. How does land use affect water quality?
2. How do population changes affect land use?
3. How does land use affect habitats?
4. How does land use affect soil?
5. How does soil determine land use?
none
35
10/21/09
If you were a land use planner around here, how would you change this area?
Land Use: Comparing Aerial Photographs of Pine Bush, NY 1963 and 2004
See me for the two aerial photographs that you need to complete this activity. Here is the worksheet that you need:
What three natural resources do you think you use the most in your everday life?
Natural Resources
Finish all Natural Resources worksheets.
We played "Something for Everyone" game. Students learned how nonrenewable resources can disappear very quickly when citizens take as much as they want.
Update Mind Maps
39
10/27/09
What do you think an Ecological Footprint is?
Natural Resources and Your Ecological Footprint!
Download and fill out this worksheet as you work through the following websites:
Environmental Science Class Calendar - Marking Period 1 - Fall 2009
Here you will find the session numbers, dates, questions of the day, lessons/activities,any papers that I have handed out in class, and what the homework for the day was. Keep in mind that there is also an “Assignment” box in class that contains all of the papers handed out. When you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to gather any papers or information about the time you were gone from this wiki, the "Assignment" box, and/or by asking a classmate about the lesson. If you are confused, ask a classmate. You are in high school now and are responsible for taking care of yourself. Please come to me as a last resource. I am happy to answer questions, though, once you have what you need and understand what you missed. This is also the place to find any papers that you may have lost.
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1. Glossary of Ecosystem/Food Web terms: http://www.bigelow.org/edhab/glossary.html
2. "Fitting Algae into the Food Web" Background information:
3. Directions for the game:
4. Trophic Tables (learn about the roles of the organisms in your food web):
5. Game board:
6. Clues to help you out:
7. Questions to answer:
2. Create an account on www.mind42.com, then activate the account by clicking on the link in the email that will be sent to you.
(Mind Map Vocab)
(Mind Map Vocab!)
Find the websites needed to complete the worksheet under Population Growth on the "Resources for Students" page. The backside of the worksheet are questions over the notes taken in Session 17.
(Mind Map Vocab!)
and finish the worksheet from session 18. Here is the review sheet:
(Don't forget your Mind Map Vocab! There are a few new terms on the list.)
You will need one piece of graph paper, as well.
2.
or
Water Pollution video: Water Quality: It's In Our Hands
2. Human Impact Adventures: Hudson River Plume: http://new.coolclassroom.org/adventures/explore/plume/1
Also, get Progress Report signed and turn in by Tuesday.
Update Mind Map Vocab - checkpoint will be this Friday!
Water Pollution Quiz FRIDAY!
Readin to help you fill out the graphic organizer:
Website to help you fill out the table: www.protectingwater.com
Water Pollution Quiz FRIDAY!
Finish up the Non-Point Source table from last time.
Play Water Pollution Baseball review game for quiz!!!
Study all water pollution notes for quiz.
Water Pollution Quiz FRIDAY!
Mind Map Vocab checkpoint
Mind Map Vocab checkpoint:
1. Fill out Mind Map Vocab checkpoint sheet.
2. Mind Map Vocab checkpoint: click on the two people icon in your mind map (www.mind42.com) and add mrsmatthaei@gmail.com (2nd period: and mrssullivanscience@gmail.com) as collaborator(s) in your mind map (click the "allow them to edit mind map" box). Double check by clicking on icon again and seeing email address(s) listed as Editor(s)!!!
Hand back Quiz #2!
1. How does land use affect water quality?
2. How do population changes affect land use?
3. How does land use affect habitats?
4. How does land use affect soil?
5. How does soil determine land use?
Natural Resources:
1. Download Natural Resouces document:
2. Fill out Natural Resources Notes:
Learning more about Natural Resources:
1. Read this document:
2. Look at this powerpoint:
3. Fill this worksheet out by using the powerpoint and the FYI document:
We played "Something for Everyone" game. Students learned how nonrenewable resources can disappear very quickly when citizens take as much as they want.
First, go to www.footprintnetwork.org to find out info about ecological footprints. Then, visit www.earthday.net/footprint/flash.html to find out what YOUR ecological footprint is!
Update Mind Map Vocab DUE on Friday! (The list online is updated and in it's final version.)
Final Project Directions:
Personal Eco Web - Part 1: The List
Update Mind Map Vocab DUE on Friday!
Turn in QofDay sheet
Final Project Directions:
Final Project - Personal Eco Web
Finish Part 1: The List
Finish Part 1: The List if not done in class.
Mind Map Vocab DUE! Please fill this out:
See me for directions on how to link your mind map to this wiki.
Final Project Directions:
Final Project Directions:
Final Project is DUE! Please staple all of these together in this order:
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6. Poster or